Privacy Notice

This notice describes what Washington County Released Inmates may collect, why that data is used, and when it may be shared. It also explains cookies, outside links, security limits, and available privacy choices. By using the site, a visitor accepts the practices described here.

Information You Submit

Search terms

A name, location, or other term entered in a search box is sent to the third-party provider that operates the tool. Washington County Released Inmates does not store or log those search terms on its own systems.

Messages

If you send an email or contact-form message, we retain it as needed to respond. The message is not shared outside the organization unless disclosure is required by law.


Automatic Technical Information

Ordinary server, analytics, and advertising systems may collect technical details when a page loads.

  • Internet Protocol address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • Referring website, when available
  • Date and time stamps

Cookies

Cookies help measure how visitors use the site and may support advertising. Browser controls can reject or remove cookies, although some site functions may then work differently.


Reasons Data Is Used

Collected information supports the operation and improvement of the site.

  • Maintain reliable and responsive pages
  • Send a search request to the selected provider
  • Measure which resources help visitors
  • Detect and correct technical faults
  • Display advertising that may reflect visitor interests

Websites Beyond Our Control

Links may lead to Washington County records, Minnesota corrections pages, federal locators, and private search tools. The destination's privacy policy governs after a visitor leaves this site.

Advertising providers may use their own systems to measure activity across websites and tailor ads. That tracking is controlled by those providers, not by Washington County Released Inmates.


Parties That May Receive Data

We do not sell personal information. Limited data may be provided to the following recipients when needed for the stated service or required by law.

  • Search partners processing submitted queries
  • Analytics providers measuring site use
  • Advertising networks serving or measuring ads
  • Law enforcement or government bodies acting under a valid legal order

Reasonable Security Measures

Standard administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information. No internet service, transmission method, or storage system can be promised as completely secure or immune from a breach.


Visitors Under Eighteen

The site is intended for adults and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under eighteen. A parent or guardian who believes a minor submitted data may use the Contact Us page to request deletion.


Your Privacy Choices

Subject to applicable law and verification, a person may make the following requests.

  • Ask for a copy of personal data we hold
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Object to or opt out of certain processing

Changes to This Notice

This privacy notice may be revised as site practices or legal duties change. A revision will appear on this page with a new effective date.